Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Interest Expense: $-29.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Cars.com Interest Expense?

Cars.com LTS:0HTZ +1.85% 61 Interest Expense is $-29.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTZ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Cars.com's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -7.2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-29.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Cars.com's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 16.6 Mil. Cars.com's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -7.2 Mil. Cars.com's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.30. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Cars.com's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $451.8 Mil.

Cars.com's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	16.633	/	-7.231
	=	2.30

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Cars.com Interest Expense Historical Data

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Cars.com Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-29.9 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-29.9 Mil mean?

Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) has a Interest Expense of $-29.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors.

Is Cars.com's Interest Expense too high?

Cars.com's current Interest Expense is $-29.9 Mil. Overall, Cars.com has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Cars.com's Interest Expense compare to NRDS and MAX?

Cars.com's Interest Expense of $-29.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for an Interactive Media company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cars.com and its competitors. Cars.com's current Interest Expense is $-29.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Cars.com stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.15, compared to a current price of $11.14 — trading 41.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-29.9 Mil. Cars.com's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ), the current Interest Expense is $-29.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Cars.com (LTS:0HTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cars.com stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.14 is trading 41.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.15. GuruFocus considers Cars.com to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTZ:

Interest Expense: $-29.9 Mil
GF Value™: $19.15 vs. price of $11.14 (41.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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Cars.com Business Description

Industry Communication Services Interactive Media

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Address 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606

Website https://www.cars.com

Cars.com Inc is an audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars. The flagship Cars.com marketplace connects consumers to dealerships across the U.S., powering the car-buying experience with artificial intelligence (AI) shopping tools, vehicle reviews and content. Its ecosystem of products enables dealers and OEMs to sell more cars by leveraging the marketplace, dealer websites, trade and appraisal tools and proprietary in-market media solutions. The platform provides shoppers with data, resources and digital tools to make informed buying decisions and connect with automotive retailers. The Company also provides dealerships and OEMs with solutions and data-driven intelligence to reach and influence its 26 million monthly shoppers.

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